Led by outstanding growth in Colombia, US pork exports to South America climbed 53%  in January over a year ago, according to January data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF. 

Export volume reached 11,464 mt. Up 62%, pork export value climbed to $32.1 million.

Exports to Colombia have rebounded strongly since October 2023 and have held above 10,000 mt for each of the last four months. January shipments to Colombia increased 57% to 10,448 mt, while value soared 70% to $28.1 million. 

Exports to Chile increased 22% to 692 mt, valued at $2.7 million (up 26%), while shipments to Peru were up 49% in volume (122 mt) and 19% in value ($215,000).